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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
Some Figures from Alabama.

We print this morning the first letter from
Mr.. Phinizy, the staff correspondent of THE
Constitution, who is touring through Ala
bama. There are some suggestive figures
in the letter. In ten years Alabama has in
creased her taxable property from $l25, 0O0,-
coo to $4,000, 600 In the past year JEFF
fcrson county alone-of which Birmingham
is the county seat-increased $2G, 000, 900
in tax values, a larger increase than was
made by the entire state of Georgia for the
same year. The total increase in the state
for the year gas $41 ,691, 1903, of which
amount Jefferson county contributed nearly
tWO-thirds. Our correspondent is led into
error, we fear, by the prima facie evidence
of the tax books, which shows that the value
of pistols, dirks and guns returned for taxa
ton is five times greater than that of farm
ing tools and implements. There must be
some exemption for farming tools, or they
must appear in some other shape in the tax
books. 1t is simply incredible that the
plows, hoes, harrows, cultivatOrs, axes, har-
vesters and other farming implements in
Alabama represent the value of only one
fifth of what is represented by pistols, dirks,
correct, for they are taken from the tax
books, but there must be some explanation.
III Alabama, as elsewhere, experience teaches
that the farmer who raises corn, grasses
and cattle is prosperous, while the farmer
who plants all cotton impoverishes his
land, and grows poorer almost every year
that passes. 1t is pitiable that the poorer
farmer becomes, the more helplessly he is
bound in the all cotton tolls. If he loses
a thousand dollars this year by planting all
cotton, it only makes the necessity for his
planting all cotton again next year one
thousand dollars deeper. The more abiect
his dependence on his commission mer-
chant, the more certainly will he be forced
to plant all cotton next year, and buy his
meat and bread.
The first chapter of Alabama and its re-
sources. of the series we shall print, is en-
couraging, and if our daughter across the
Chattahoochee does not at last surpass us in
wealth and enterprise she will give us all
we can do to hold our lead. In this race
for the proud eminence of the empire
State of the South we wish Alabama all
speed, promising her at the same time that
Georgia intends to maintain her position if
it can be done.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

The announcement of the acceptance
10y Gcoreas gallant governor of the earn
est invitation of the democratic campaign
committee Of Ohio to deliver series OF ad-
dresses in that state during the pending
campaign, is received with great favor by
the democrats of the state, and has fallen
like a bomb in the ranks of Foraker's
camp.
Indeed the indications are that the hero
of the bloody shirt has already begun TO
stampede, and, having clamped the bit be-
tween his teeth, will be beyond control by
the time General Gordon's words will have
had opportunity of producing a pacify ing
effect. In a two and a half hour harangue,
delivered at Delaware, Ohio, Tuesday, For
aker, who seems to have just heard of the
coming of Georgia's governor, grew yehe-
ment in abiding TO the event, and devoted
most OF his speech to iii. Among other
things, he said;
But want HIM to stay long enough to learn that
lhaVe never In my life at any time or Iltce in any
manner whatsoever by any Kind OF public utter
anee made amy assault upon the people of the south
as such. There has been much talk
along the line OF this charge, that is
homldcd in advance of the coming OF
NNNeiNNl Nofuon, khNl know TINS Anub q Will
pArd0n Inc If speak in regard 70 this matter in
something OF personal sense. l have on various
occasions denounced with plain language as
have been able 90 command, some OF the crimes
that have been pespeirated by volators Of the law
upon tho oyoIcisc Of the right of suffrage IN the
southern SAFES. have denounced the operation
of The infamous "Kuklux Klans," the white
League the Red shutters" and all other abom-
Unable organizations which q few years ago dis
gruc,d tle south, and dissIaccd the civilization OF
the nluttaen,h century Eu. that / have not de
uouucci the pcoqiC o.. the south that SO lr the
people as a people, arc concerned, ! have always
had ouly mosi cordial Nelins, 7 can make mani
ft tAinA, hy ihe citation of few familiar facts,
which oJs'J 500, 10 bo lost sight of lay those who
vlsl 90 }4il lu this manner want TO can your
attention ia Sac ars place aud il an little te,i-
oa.. remember taGt am talsAs not only 90 tA!s
audience lut also 10 Gcneai john D. Gordon. N
tat.c amy "l,astipg' Go le done when ne comes
90 ta. STATE Oi Ohio. want 30 help do &c.
Ih1l tle close Of the above outburst OF
enthusiasm vas greeted with applause"
( which parcu,hetical explanation is made by
/ the Commercial Gazette, from which the
/ repor, is taken, is thoroughly in harmony
With the opportunity offered for an unusual
J display OF the appreciation Of the keer
sSnsibilities OF an Ohio audience, As viii
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

Tho history Of the Elyton Land company, of
Birmingham, is perhaps without parallel.
Fifteen years ago it started with cash CAPT
tai OF 100000. Last year it divided, in cash
dividends, 81 $4,000, in stock dividends worth
par) 100000, invested $4,000 inpermanent
Improvements and set aside as reserve profits
S3,G1i,525.
On this cash capital of $4,000 paid up ff-
teen years ago it sold last year sos 55 worth
Of real estate, and its property yet on hand is
worth Sl5,000,o0o. These figures are almost
incredible, bat are official from DR.. Caldwells
report.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
Civil Strife Among the Cherokees.

Trouble is brewing in Indian territory
and fears of a civil outbreak among the
Chcrokees are apprehended. The difficulty
arises out of the last election for chief of the
Cherokees, and indirectly, out of a quarrel
Of long standing between the Downing and
the Nationalist parties, the two principal
political organizations of the nation. The
Tahloquah Telephone is the organ of the
former and the Cherokee Advocate that Of
the Nationalist, which party is now in pow
er. Fer long time the two parties through
their organs have INDUCED in elimination
and recriuination, the "outsn charging the
"ins'' with eonniyance with the cattle syndi-
Gates for the purpose Of betraying the Chero-
kee Nation.
In the election for chief of the nation, the
Nationalist supported Assistant Chief
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
A Better CONDITIONS Among tenants.

Mr.. Forrest Adair, one Of our most capable
young business men, says: 1--WE have 1850
tenants ON our renting list. We have not issued
one distress warrant for rent this year, where
we issued twenty two years ago That is, out
of our 300 tenants there is not one in twenty
who has to be forced to pay rent by law, as
compared with two years ago. The bailif in
Manning ami Landrum court, who we used to
keep busy. was special guard at the EXPOSE
ton, and said he did it because he didn't have
enough court business to keep him up.'
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
EDITORIAL POSTSCRIPT.

A SOUTH CAROLINA negro jury tho other
day convicted negro of The murder Of a
white man. This is progress.
THE PREACHER IN Westminster Abbey was
foored when the London mob howled at him.
1--WE don't want charity, We want work."
Such talk is hard to answer
IT Is SAID that the lato Francis Lacroix, Of
New Orleans, was the only negro who was ever
worth million. Lacroix was worth it, and a
cool hundred thousand over.
ELIZABETH STUART PHELPs describes n
woman as "hinging her rich voice out on a
hymn Miss Phelps, perhaps, surpassed this
when she wrote Of one Of her heroines, beat
ing her soul cut against a red curtain"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
Georgias Pine Barrens and Their Xalue.

Six years ago Mr.. d. c. Bacon, of Savannah,
proposed scheme for buying up the pine for
ests of south Georgia. About 100000 would
have been required AT least 81 100000 could
now be realized on that investment had it been
made.
There is money to be made in buying Geor-
gia pine lands or holding them, at present fig
ures. The pine belt is rapidly diminishing and
the reputation and uses Of pine are multiply
ing. Indeed, all southern forests are valuable
Prospectors are buying them up in vast tracts
at low prices. SO Of mineral tracts. We should
not sell our patrimony for song. The south
is 4 new field and the coming field, and it viii
pay us to watch and wait.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

- We PRINT elsewhere an interview with DR..
e"'es' 81 Vermont. who furnished The but.
Ter maker equipment for the Panola dairy
al the Piedmont exposition. We are ais.
pose ,,,. 20 consider this the most important
exhibit made at the Piedmont
IL was an object lesson in butter MAKING
We may almos! say that making GOOD Init,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
How the President Shakes Hands.

President Cleveland tells a curious thing as
to the effect of shaking hands with a crowd.
at does not produce pain" he said ''in the
hand or arm 1 shake with, but gives me severe
pain in the opposite shoulder. When long
continued it also producesa hot, singing sem
sation in the knee and thigh Of the opposite
leg."
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
1t has Advanced the Price "A a Ton.

The fight over the Cotton Seed Oil Trust is
lively. 1t looks as if the Standard Oil COM
pany would take in the trust. In the mean
time the southern Cotton Seed Oil company,
the rival of the Trust is moving along
quietly. 1t has advanced the price of cotton
seed 81 a ton, which is the main interest the
public has in the fight.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
WE WANT YOU.

The Constitution wants agent Mt every
postoGice in America. Agents outfit free and
good terms. If You are not in a club we wan
you TO act ms agent at your Office. Write us.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
A Truly American Crowd.

An exposition observer said: II have no
doubt President Cleveland saw at Atlanta
more Americans than he saw anywhere on his
tour Certainly the crowd was more entirely
American. In the northwest an immense pro
portion of the population-especially the sight
seeing crowds foreign. To see Il real Amer
lean crowd you must come to the soutff&Sr go
to the provincial part of New England"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
DIVIDING OUR PROFITS.
And Giving Our Readers Some Big Christ
mas Presents.
We furnish our subscribcrs with

We furnish our subscribers with
The best family paper in America.
The cheapest paper printed-the only 12page'
weekly
The paper that pays for special features than
any other.
When we do this our contract with our subscIibers'
ends But in the past three years friends hayoj
increased our circulation rom 600 to 1l20O0 copies
Approaching this we shau distribute to Il en- on
January 1st some big Christmas presents. Here is
list of them:
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

Commenting on the above bystander said :
eyes; some of your mixed crowds in the
northwest would have been a bloody mob
under the exasperating conditions our people
laughed over at Piedmont park. The good ma
ture of the crowd as it stood for hours in the
peltng rain waiting on delayed programme,
amazed everybody. 1t is only in a crowd Of
Americans you can find such miracle of
frank fun and philosophy"
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
THE CONSTITUTION.

Entered at tho Atlanta postonce as second class
mail matter, November II, 1873.
The weekly Constitution s1.e5 per annu1m'
Clubs ofdye, si.oo EACH clubs Of ten, sloo each
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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

A couple of negroes applied to Rich
mond (Ky.) squire to be married. They
had license, but no money with which to
pay the Squire. He at first refused to
unite them. They insisted they had no
money. They begged hard and long, and
proclaimed loudly their love for each 9TH
or. The tender-hearted Squire finally
succumbed, and married them in the fol-
lowing manner: civilian Martin, do you
love this woman, and do youtake her to be
your lawful and welded wife?" Answer:
''Yes, boss" amanda Best, do you
love this man, and do you take
him to be your lawful and welded
husband?' Answer, by grunt.
Then, by the authority vested in me by
the laws Of the State of Kentucky, I pro
nounce you husband and wife, and may
the Lord bless you and keep you from
freezing this winter, as you have nothing
to live on but love-" It took about twenty
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

A little seed lay in the carriers path;
little shoot bowed in the strong v ind's WRATH
A little shrub grew, by its roots held FAST;
Then stOuttree braved all the winters blast.
A little cough started-'tyyas only light;
A little chill shivered the hours of night;
little pain came and began tC grow.
Then consumption laid all his brave strength low.
Be wise in time. Check the little cough,
cure the little chill, dispell the little pain,
ere the little ailment becomes the strong,
unconquerable giant of disease. DR.. Pierce s
Golden Medical Discovery, taken in time, is
q remedy for these ills.
EVEN at 81, 600 year Judges life IL Full
of trials ---Draks'S MIgasits-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
The Smallest Manuscript.

One of the smallest manuscripts in the
world is to be sold: A grain of rice, with
the whole first chapter of the Koran writ
ten on it; given to an English officer in
1912 by an American gentleman, who re-
ceived it from an Arab Sheikh, whom he
had cured Of dangerous fever sin the
dasnrf
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

b A. Bartlett. OF Randolph
n. Y, has recently given marvellous
exhibition of his powers as marksman
with rifle. AT distance of twenty
five feet he hit common white beans.
holding his rife IN various positions
while firing. He split in two a postal
card that was setup edgewise Using
s 81 calibre ball, he shot through 81
calibre pistol barrel, and each half of
the bullet breaking an egg. He igait-
ed . parlor match held by 8 person a
the target stand. knocked tho ashes
from cigars. and concluded by shoe
ing bean from the nose Of JaHs9R
Huntley. who had sufficient eaufde
in Baruett's skill 10 permit lle 81 G-e T.
Ps9ssussh Dispatch
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
An Historical Colossus.


The Museum of Fine Arts has Just
come into possession of a very valua-
bic colossus of Rameses Il, the most
renowned of all the monarches Of
ancient Egypt. and biblically known
as the Pharoah who compelled the
Israelites 10 build the treasure cities
Pithom and Rameses. This colossus
was disclosed by Mr.. Griffith ut
Nebesheh which is located a few
miles from the site of Tanis Che
biblical Zoan) and overlooks the
"field of Zoan, where the wonders
occurred. Ii is the only colossus OF
Rameses Il, in the United States, and
the only regret is that portion of
the nose should be wanting. 1t is a
sitting figure, finely cut in dark gray
granite. and bears the usual names
and titles. Its height is nine feet
three inches, and its pedestal is in
scribed with numerous Inscriptions of
glory. The face is one of repose
dignity, and Indifference to human
suffering. combined with Discriminate
will and kingly pride The colossus
is the gift of the Egypt Exploration
Fund Society. boston Letter.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
...Just Hear 777,at C5iId screa,n,,,

said Mrs. Smith to her sister, Mrs. Davis,
as the sound of n chiId's shrieks came
across the garden from neighbours house.
t'What kind of a woman have you for q
srNo. indeed replied Mrs Davis. siShe is
one of the most tender mothers in exist
ence. But you see, she believes in the old
fashioned styles of doctoring. When a
child needs physic, she fills a spoon with
some nauseous dose, lays the little victim
fat on her lap, holds his nose till he is
forced to open his mouth for breath, when
down goes the dreadful mess. Then come
the yelis." mo wonder said Mrs. Smith.
''Why doesn't she use DR.. Pierce's Pleas ant
Purgative Pelletss They are effective
without being harsh, and are as easy to
take as sugar p1ums. I always give them
TO my Children land so do IL said Mrs.
Davis.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
a GhastIx Drinking Cup.

Only a few years since the skull Of
suicide was used in Caithness as drink
ing cup for the cure of epilepsy. DIR.
Arthur Mitchell knows of case IN which
the body of such a one was disinterred
in order 60 obtain her skull for this
v,,frDosa
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

For CoUGHs AID THROAT DISORDERS use
Br0soH's Bronchial ITocaes.--t Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except
I think better of that which began think
ing well OF. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
Sold only IN hoXes.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

This is the season when St Louis
becomes the stronghold of tramps. and
housekeepers are subjected to as much
annoyance from their demands as they
were taxed by guerrillas during the
war; The city occupies the same POI
si,ion between the North and South.
where the hungry nomad is sure to
stop over a day or two for plumber be-
fore renewing his march TO Gulf States.
They always prowl around the resi-
dence quarter in day time when the
men are away from home, and terrorize
women and children into giving them
food, clothing and money. At dusk
they betake themselves down town,
where they halt charitably disposed
citizens and finally Disappear
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
WANTEDil,OOO COPIES

THos. HILLS greatest work in every county having
population Of 10000. It's sale is enormous because
any Intelligent person take orders for 1t, and
because needed for reference by all classes every
day 1t gives every form and answers 10000 questions
Apply for agency at once and il you can secure
township only. YOU viii reap harvest. The 4dth
edition Of Hill IS Manual has just been issued Address,
HILL STANDARD BOOK Co., 100 State ST. CHICAGO.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

The art of paper making has reached q
point where a growing tree may be cut
down, made into paper, and turned out as
a newspaper, all within thirty-six hours.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

Ii on rising in the morning you use Longs
Pearl Tooth Soap, your teeth will present
an enviable appearance and your breath viii
be sweet and agreeable.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

He (before the wedding You are sure
you won't pc nervous at the ALTAR" She
flour times a widow Isl never have been.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

LYoN's Fasteless Syrup Of Quinine is as
pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Children loveit.25c
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

MONEY is so tight now that some people
haven't even any loose change.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

The cleansing, antiseptic and healing
qualities of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy are
I1nennailed.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

THE nearest of kin-the napkin It's our
bosom friend-EIchaHge
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

Of inexperienced
urinary astules g
relief and cure.
skill Of our spec.
frafed treaties on
futrust this class
dangerous proee
doing. while thou
treatment SEND
fer a large. lAsLlEsE
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
The Little Seed.

A CASE of fine liquor has been known to
develop into q case of delirtum Jams
WaShiahqtonl CRITIC.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

WHEN WRITING To ADVERTISERS PLEASE
state that yen saw tho Advertisements an tins
paper.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16

To those acquainted with our instii
to say that the InValids' Hotel and
branch establishment located AT NO. 3
England, have, for many years, eu1ol
the most largely patronized and wide
the world for the treatment and ca
arise from youthful indiscretions and
We, many years ago, established
treatment of these diseases, under
the most elriliful physicinna and sur
that al WHO apply 10 us might recciyl
Council OF the most experienced Epe'
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
BLADDER
! DISEASES.
STRIeTuRE

cess. These are
Urinary Diseases
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
| NERVOUS
] DISEASES


Rscu. are Eg-1lel
tGsea See ~
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-12-16
GaUTIoa.

made (which can only be ascertatncd By
Toicroecopical examination of the urine !,
curative ia one stage or condition are kn
In others. We have never, therefore, after
for general sale through druggists. recO
diseases. although possessing very euper5O
well from an extensive experience that q
fll course is to carefully determine the d
each case by a chemical and micr oscOp
urine, and then adapt our medicines TO q
ease and condition of our patient.